Sermons on Way Of Life:

Child-Like Disciples Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 31, 2011

God shows us how to be his disciples. In this case we are to take the attributes of children because God has.

A first grader became curious because her father brought home a briefcase full of papers every evening. Her mother explained, “Daddy has so much to do that he can’t finish it all at the office. That’s why he has to bring work home at night.” “Well then,” asked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Salvation: Free From And Free To

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

Does what I do save me? Do I have to finish what God started? If I’m saved, should I sin even more so I can experience even more of God’s grace? To all these questions, Paul answered a huge and powerful, “NO!”

Intro Context is king when it comes to meaning. For someone to understand what someone else has said, he must first understand the setting. If someone doesn’t account for what was taking place when something was said, the conclusions he will come to will often reflect more about himself ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-13

Denomination: Lutheran

That Final Night - A Night Of Misunderstanding Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 27, 2011

What is our destiny as believers? Why do we follow Jesus? What does Jesus offer those who are obedient? As sinners, can we ever know the grace of God? ABSOLUTELY! Let's look at these verses...

21 But behold, the hand of him who betrays Me is with Me on the table. 22 For the Son of Man goes as it has been determined, but woe to that man by whom He is betrayed!" 23 And they began to question one another, which of them it could be who was going to do this. 24 A dispute also arose among ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:21-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Dwells In Zion Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 6, 2011

This brief study of Joel is intended to awaken the church to an understanding of prophetic literature and to prepare our hearts for the day in which we live (adapted from Joel Rosenberg’s Epicenter conference and Mike Bickle’s series on Joel).

Joel Pt7 The Lord Dwells in Zion Introduction/Review Continue with our study of Joel- look at v3.1-21. Chap 1- locust plague- God’s judgment Chap 2- military invasion- God’s judgment Chap 1/2- God calls for a corporate response End- chap 2- a picture of God’s restoration v2.18-32- we saw the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 3:1-21

Denomination: Charismatic

Who Is God? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 21, 2010

Just who is this "God" we proclaim to the world? What has He done to garner our attention? Today we look at 3 specific actions of God that demand not only our attention but our devotion!

Sermon Brief Date Written: May 21, 2010 Date Preached: May 16, 2010 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Great Doctrines of the Faith! Sermon Title: Who is God! Sermon Text: Exodus 3:14 (ESV) 13 Then Moses said to God, "If I come to the people of Israel and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Coming Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jun 20, 2011

For those who fear an encounter with the Holy Spirit we have reassurrance from Jesus that the coming of the Holy Spirit is a good thing.

Topic: Encountering the Holy Spirit Text: John 16:5-16 Introduction This entire month we are going through a series titled “Encountering the Holy Spirit.” Today we are going to look at John 16:5-16 1.Jesus talks about “The coming of the Holy Spirit” 2. The coming of the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Our Citizenship Is In Heaven"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 20, 2011

Pentecost 20 (A) - Since our citizenship is in heaven we want to put behind us everything earthly as we strive for everything heavenly.

“OUR CITIZENSHIP IS IN HEAVEN” (Outline) October 10, 2010 - Pentecost 20 - PHILIPPIANS 3:12-21 INTRO: The future holds a certain mystery because it is unknown. Today many people become con-cerned about the things that might or might not happen in the future. In the near ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Head Start The Right Start

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009

A challenge to the faith community to early childhood education by having a fidelity to the cultural values of every child, by developing a fellowship that creates community for each child, and by furthering the advancement of a program that has proven it

Sermon Preached on Sunday, September 24, 2006 “Head Start the Right Start” Paul’s Thanksgiving and Prayer 3 Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God.4 Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy,5 for you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Three-Fold Security

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Aug 3, 2009

Our security is in Jesus Christ

Our text is a prophetic one. Who is this Messiah of whom we preach? The Son of God! The book of Zechariah has been called the Apocalypse of the Old Testament. Like the book of Revelation, Zechariah is a book of prophecy. Vs. 1 - God is the Source of Blessings; vs. 2-3 - God judges false ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 10:4

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Wonderful Reasons To Look Up And Rejoice!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 4, 2009

Many times in our Christian walk we may feel down and discouraged. I personally have learned to begin each morning with this confession. "Jesus Christ is Lord! He is Lord of my spirit, my mind and my body!" This gives no room for the enemy. In this outlin

TEN WONDERFUL REASONS TO LOOK UP AND REJOICE! Many times in our Christian walk we may feel down and discouraged. I personally have learned to begin each morning with this confession. "Jesus Christ is Lord! He is Lord of my spirit, my mind and my body!" This gives no room for the enemy. In this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9

The Enemy's Hail Mary Play Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 23, 2007

When you are really maturing in your Christian walk the enemy still has tricks up his sleeve: overwhelming numbers and your greatest fear. Learn how God overcomes both.

Joshua 11 recounts the final battles as Israel takes the northern cities. Do you know what a Hail Mary play is? It’s a thing in football where nothing else is working so the quarter back just tells everyone to go long and he lofts up the ball along with a "hail Mary" and hopes someone catches it. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 11:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Tongues: The Initial Sign Evidence Series

Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 28, 2007

We’ll study this higly debatable subject of whether or not Tongues is the initial sign evidence of the Baptism of the Holy Ghost.

There is much controversy over this subject. Let me from the onset say that I do believe that Tongues is the initial sign evidence of the Baptism of the Holy Ghost in the believer’s life. Let’s look at the Scripture which substantiates this: Acts 2:1-12 1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Universal Love Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on May 8, 2007

God loves everyone...including our enemies.

Big Idea #1: Whoever and wherever you are, God’s love is pursuing you. (1) God’s love pursues those who are against Him (like the people of Nineveh). (2) God’s love pursues those who are uninterested in Him (like the sailors). (3) God’s love pursues those who are disobedient to Him (like ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Do What We Do?

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 16, 2009

Why tithing is important.

Intro. Today is All Tithe Sunday. This year in Stewardship, I did not teach a lot on what the Tithe is. Some disregard it, some scoff at it, but the tithe is an acknowledgment that we believe God provides all we have, and that God is faithful to us. The tithe is the first part of what God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Power For Discipleship Series

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Oct 6, 2009

This is the sixth and final in our discipleship series and it focuses on the fact that don’t have the power to be faithful followers of Jesus but His Holy Spirit does.

Discipleship 101 Part 6 The Power for Discipleship Luke 24:44-53 Introduction: When I had originally laid out my plans for this series of messages on Discipleship it was my intent to conclude with last weeks message on the prize of discipleship to be the final one in the series. The Lord ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Baptist